The Top 10 Brewery-Loving States

Breweries are popping up in every state, with new small operations and craft breweries taking on some of the largest corporations in America. With that in mind, we decided to take a look at which states have the most breweries per capita – giving us this list of the top 10 brewery loving states.

7. New Hampshire

There’s certainly no shortage of local beer in New Hampshire, with 46 total breweries and counting. To quote NH Magazine, “No matter what section of the state you find yourself in, there’s bound to be a brewery or brewpub within driving distance”.

Breweries: 46

2014 Population Estimate: 1,326,813

1 Brewery for every 28,843 people (roughly)

6. Wyoming

Jackson, Wyoming is home to 2x Small Brewery of the Year Winner, Snake River Brewing. They’ve collected dozens of Great American Beer Fest and World Beer Cup awards, don’t miss them if you’re in Jackson.

2. Montana

Just last month two Billings breweries brought home national awards, as the state is being recognized for its exceptional quality. Uberbrew was awarded with the 2015 Alpha King Challenge for its new Alpha Force Double Tap, while Montana Brewing Co. took home a bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival in Boulder, Colorado.